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Monday, 24 April 2017

GUEST BLOG: Why Diets Don't Work


The word ‘diet’ automatically initiates a form of restrictive eating in order to lose weight – As far as it goes YES you will lose weight when you go on a ‘diet’ but in 95% of scenarios by using this method alone you will regain back that weight plus some. WHY? Because it is a temporary fix for a long term outcome, meaning it won’t sustain you in the long term due to it usually restricting certain macronutrients which are essential for proper functioning in the body.  Here is a few key points on why diets don’t work:

·         Not only can fad diets be harmful to your wellbeing but they usually lack essential nutrients for our functioning and even worse THEY TEACH YOU NOTHING ABOUT HEALTHY EATING AS A WHOLE!

·         And then there’s the BS marketing of “diet” products, but if you read the fine print closely it usually suggests a healthy diet and exercise for best results – in other words, if you eat well and exercise regularly you don’t need this magic potion but buy it anyway! SKIP THE CRAP – STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY and just commit to a healthier lifestyle to see the results. 

·         There is nothing wrong with wanting to lose weight, but don’t go crazy in developing bad habits such as trying fad diets or skipping meals because these are just unhealthy and unmethodical to your wellbeing, both physically and emotionally.  Simply start by controlling portion sizes and perhaps cutting back on your “must haves” such as chocolate or soft drink, halve it then halve it again, this is an excellent start to developing a healthy habit to weight loss, the best thing you can do is LOSE THE DIET MINDSET!

Yes it sounds cliché and no it’s not the answer you were probably hoping for but I can guarantee you, skipping the diets and investing in your health and wellbeing will be the best thing that will yield the results you so truly desire.

Gemma is a Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach based on the Sunshine Coast.  Offering online coaching in both fitness and nutrition to suit your lifestyle or in person via arrangement. 

If you’re sick of the vicious dieting cycle there is a special offer for a limited 10 spots for my 16 week nutrition program at 40% OFF.  This will teach you how to understand nutrition, flexible dieting and it will be customized to your energy needs.  If you’re interested contact me directly via email: gemmaricept@outlook.com

If you have any further questions I’d be more than happy to answer them over on my Facebook or Instagram page – feel free to connect with me for fitness and nutrition tips and advice.
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